Honesty
Zechariah 8:16, “These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbor; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates.”
Morning good friends! Alas another day has dawned and we are looking toward positive outcomes in every step we take today! In every step let us be honest with ourselves. Let us use honesty to further our peace of mind and self-respect. Proverbs 12:22, “Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are His delight.” The four points of honesty are: a) trustworthiness, b) loyalty, c) fairness and d) sincerity! When we are honest, we are choosing to not lie, steal, cheat or deceive anyone in any way; no matter the circumstance! Choosing to be honest will help us build character and this allows us to be of great service to God and to others. We also create trust in others because they will know we are honest. Be cautious also in being honest when someone ask your opinion. We must express that we are thinking of their character and that there should not be any ill feelings because someone has been totally honest in their answer. We also must know that God knows all that we think and say! Honesty is one of the commandments and should be written on every heart! Any deed that is done against another will be found out! God already knows your heart, knows what you speak, and whom you speak it to! Choose to do the right thing first! Sometimes the truth does hurt, but there are ways to communicate without hurting! Then we must give positive feedback that will recover their self-esteem! Even in honesty we must be compelled to do the right thing. “He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit,” Proverbs 12:17. KJV If you feel in your heart that hurt will come with the honesty, then tell that person to get in God’s word and God will give them the answer. Seek before you speak is a hard thing to do, but it helps each of us to understand true honesty!
Scriptures:
Read: Exodus 20:16, Leviticus 19:11, Zechariah 8:16-17, Luke 12:1-3, 1 John 3:18, Ephesians 4:15 &25, Romans 13:13-14
Prayer:
Lord, please forgive me for being untruthful in my everyday life. Help me to realize how much more valiant it is to be honest with everyone. Please Lord, prick my heart when I find I have forgotten how to be honest and provide the strength to speak the truth. Thank you Lord for the knowledge to know good things come when we trust in you and your commandments. Amen.